Oceanbird cargo ship relies on wind to transport autos
The latest trend in cargo shipping has roots in a concept that's been around a while. Say, 7,000 years or so.
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When it comes to battery dendrite formation, a negative number yields positive results
Consumer demand has driven engineers to design batteries that are more compact while at the same time maintaining, or even improving, their capacity.
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Reviewing recent efforts to improve the reversibility of zinc anodes in rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable zinc metal batteries (RZMBs) could be a viable alternative to lithium ion batteries, which are currently used to power many types of electronic devices, as well as electric vehicles. Recent studies suggest that ...
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Cause of the detrimental charge voltage rise in lithium-air batteries identified
NIMS has found for the first time that a voltage increase that occurs in lithium-air batteries when they are being charged—a major issue preventing their practical use—is strongly and positively correlated with the degree ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Transition to renewables will change when security of supply risk occurs
The risk of blackouts is usually highest on very cold and sunny winter days when power demand for heating soars. However, this will change as the share of renewables in the electricity system increases, a new study by the ...
Sep 17, 2020
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What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California's electric grid
In addition to the vast destruction they have caused, the wildfires that have engulfed California in recent weeks have laid bare serious concerns about the state's electric grid.
Sep 17, 2020
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